Bubble vs Emergent:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Emergent had more branded searches than Bubble among AI app builders worldwide. Emergent had about 50,800 branded searches, while Bubble had 18,100. Emergent made up 1.4% of all AI app builder searches we track, and Bubble accounted for 0.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI app builders, Bubble appeared in four of the five answers and Emergent in none.
Who do people search for more?
Emergent, about 3 searches for every 1 for Bubble
Who does AI mention more?
Bubble, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Emergent in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bubble, the only one of the two named
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Top AI app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bubble was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Emergent did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Replit4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bubble4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bolt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lovable3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Base442 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FlutterFlow2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
v02 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Emergent0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI app builder should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI app builders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI app builder for a web app?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai app builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no code app builder”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Bubble or Emergent more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bubble and Emergent by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight AI app builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Emergent, Bubble. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Replit | Base44 | FlutterFlow | Bolt | Lovable | Emergent | v0 | Bubble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.1% | 34.2% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 38% | 37.7% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.9% | 34.7% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 35.7% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.2% | 40.6% | 6.6% | 2% | 3% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.3% | 41.7% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 41.2% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 41.6% | 41% | 6.5% | 2% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 40.1% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 39.5% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.59% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.6% | 45.1% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.8% | 41% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
How has the Bubble and Emergent comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Emergent was ahead of Bubble in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bubble’s share of searches among AI app builders worldwide moved from 1.4% to 0.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Emergent’s share of searches among AI app builders worldwide moved from 5.7% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 167K to 50.8K.
How did search popularity change for AI app builders worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Emergent’s share of searches among AI app builders worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3% to 1.4% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bubble worldwide fell 55.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bubble’s and Emergent’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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